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DarkSword’s GitHub leak threatens to turn elite iPhone hacking into a tool for the masses

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DarkSword’s GitHub leak threatens to turn elite iPhone hacking into a tool for the masses Leaked iOS spyware has some cybersecurity professionals raising urgent alarms about potential mass iPhone compromises, a development that pairs ominously with the recent discovery of two sophisticated iOS exploit kits. At the same time, some other experts say Apple’s defensive features for iPhones remain elit...
Steelman: The article presents a factual account of the discovery and potential impact of DarkSword, a leaked iOS spyware that could make iPhone exploits accessible to a broader audience. It highlights the concerns raised by cybersecurity professionals about the democratization of iPhone exploits and the growing market for such exploits due to their high value as targets. Patterns detected: ARC-0043 Motte-and-Bailey, ARC-0024 Ambiguity Root cause: The widespread use of iPhones combined with thei...